Introduction to Parasitology: The Basics Are Just the Beginning

The parasites that infect humans are broad and diverse. Though many teaching and review content focuses on the common GI parasites, this presentation will focus instead on the other body sites that can be infected by parasites.

Presented by
Marc Roger Couturier PhD, D(ABMM)
Former Professor (Clinical), Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
Former Head of Clinical Operations for Clinical Microbiology and Immunology; Medical Director, Emerging Public Health Crises, Parasitology/Fecal Testing, and Infectious Disease Antigen Testing, ARUP Laboratories

Blaine A. Mathison, BS, M(ASCP)
Research and Development Scientist, Parasitology Specialist, ARUP Laboratories
Adjunct Instructor, University of Utah


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